About this episodeDr. Miguel Wilson is an Atlanta-based fashion designer and entrepreneur who uses his platform to promote Black…AI summary
Dr. Miguel Wilson is an Atlanta-based fashion designer and entrepreneur who uses his platform to promote Black Excellence in both fashion and equestrian sports. Through his brand, he redefines the male wedding experience, while his philanthropy focuses on breaking down barriers to polo for young black men via the Morehouse Polo Club and Best Academy. His annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic serves as a vehicle for cultural celebration, economic empowerment of black businesses, and funding for youth development programs.
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Dr. Miguel Wilson founded the Morehouse Polo Club in 2019, the first HBCU polo team, and the Atlanta Best Academy Polo Team, the first black male high school polo team in the US, creating a feeder system for equestrian sports.
The Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic is in its 9th year (September 19th at Horse Mansion in Fairburn, GA), designed to combine luxury fashion with polo to celebrate African-American culture and raise funds for youth programs.
Wilson's fashion brand focuses on the male wedding experience, offering custom suits and a 'groom's lounge' with cocktails and roast-and-toast ceremonies to provide men with the same celebratory experience women receive.
The event features black-owned luxury brands (spirits, fashion) to redefine 'black luxury' and challenge stereotypes that associate black culture with lower quality or affordability.
Wilson advises beginners to start with riding lessons to build a foundation before attempting polo, noting that polo is accessible to various body types (unlike horse racing jockeys) and can be played by individuals up to 300 lbs.
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“"I don't want them to look like they just started playing polo. I don't want them to look like they come from a spaces less than the competition. So I invest greatly in them looking phenomenal... They're going to look apart."”
▶ 20:49Wilson explains his commitment to providing high-quality equipment and attire for youth players to ensure they feel confident and respected on the field.
“"We are the ones that dictate culture. We are the ones that the world follows when it comes to what we say is greatness, but they have not found a way to capitalize on our greatness."”
Wilson's perspective on Black Excellence and the importance of owning and defining luxury within the black community.
“"When you tell people you play polo, it's automatically eyebrow raiser... A chest heightener... And they said, 'No, I play polo for real.' And that that's huge."”
▶ 11:17Describing the social impact and confidence boost young men experience when they master a sport traditionally associated with wealth and exclusivity.
Chapters & Sections (10)▼
0:02Men's Wedding Fashion and Polo Accessibilitychapter3
1:46Men's Custom Fashion and Polo Accessibility
3:39Creating Inclusive Polo Events
5:53Groom's Lounge and Ride to Olympics
8:28Polo Access and Youth Development Impactchapter1
10:35Youth Development Through Polo
14:13Impact of Polo on Youth Confidence and Accesschapter3
16:54Atlanta Fashion Polo Classic Luxury Black Culture
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